AIP Friendly Ginger-Turmeric Fennel Soup
This golden, velvety soup is the kind of bowl that feels like genuine nourishment from the very first spoonful. Sliced fennel and sweet potato form a naturally sweet, creamy base, while fresh ginger, turmeric, and a whisper of Ceylon cinnamon layer in warmth without relying on any nightshades or seed-based spices that would knock this out of AIP compliance. Bone broth deepens the body of the soup in a way that store-bought vegetable stock simply cannot match, and full-fat coconut milk blends in at the end to make everything impossibly silky. The apple cider vinegar is a small but smart finishing touch — it lifts all those earthy, aromatic flavors and keeps the soup from tasting flat. Everything gets blended smooth right in the pot, so the texture is restaurant-worthy with minimal effort. It serves four and comes together in well under an hour, making it a genuinely realistic weeknight option even when you're cooking within a strict elimination framework. Finish each bowl with a drizzle of olive oil and a few reserved fennel fronds for a little freshness and a lot of visual payoff.
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4 servings
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large fennel bulb (about 1 lb), cored and thinly sliced, fronds reserved
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- 1 ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ceylon cinnamon
- 1 lb sweet potato (about 1 large), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 cups bone broth
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh fennel fronds, roughly chopped (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil, for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering. Add the sliced fennel and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and the fennel is translucent at the edges, about 8–10 minutes.
- 2
Add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Watch closely so the garlic does not brown.
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